Retro BANG AOP Graphic Tee | New York US Men's XL

Size: US Men's XL

Age: Retro

Measurements: Model is 5’10”, 37” Chest, Wears US Men’s Size M or L

Damages/flaws: Tear under shoulder

The Manufacturer

Big Bang Screen Printing and Embroidery is a Brooklyn-based company that has been producing custom screen-printed and embroidered apparel for over five years. They specialize in high-quality, in-house production of various clothing items, ensuring attention to detail and craftsmanship in every piece they create.

The Piece

The "BANG" Graphic Tee is a distinctive item featuring an all-over print (AOP) with onomatopoeic words like "BANG" in a vibrant white, blue, and red colorway. This tee is made from heavyweight 100% cotton fabric produced in the USA, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and durability. The piece is emblematic of Big Bang's creative approach to graphic design and screen printing.

The Style

The graphic tee style has a rich history, initially popularized during the 1970s punk movement in Britain and the US. Graphic tees became a medium for artistic expression and social commentary, often featuring bold prints and messages. Over the decades, they have remained a staple in casual fashion, celebrated for their versatility and ability to make a statement. The all-over print design adds a contemporary twist to this classic style, making it stand out in modern fashion.

The Features

• Design: All-over print (AOP) featuring onomatopoeic words like "BANG".
• Colorway: White, blue, and red.
• Material: Heavyweight 100% cotton fabric made in the USA.
• Style: Modern graphic tee with a vibrant and expressive design.
• Origin: Produced by Big Bang Screen Printing and Embroidery in New York.

What Makes it Retro?

Clothing is considered vintage if it was manufactured 20 years or more ago. This item just misses the cut, but give it a few years! Here is what indicates that this item is retro and not yet vintage:

• Double Tag

The double tag was common by the end of the 90s.

• Label Location of Manufacturing Country

The location of the manufacturing country on a modern label is usually behind the tag, not on the front many 1980s and earlier labels.

• Nylon Tag

A tag that is single piece of nylon fabric (shiny, thin material) with the logos printed or embroidered into the the tag itself indicates a more modern manufacturing

Each of our vintage pieces comes with a handwritten, customized, and strung card-stock tag of the piece's background and vintage appeal.

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